During the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, Eminem made his return with a lengthy new freestyle. The Detroit rapper rhymed his ass off for nearly 5 minutes about President Donald Trump, Colin Kaepernick, the Las Vegas, Nevada massacre, recent natural disasters, and more. Watch the full freestyle below — which is sure to ruffle the president’s feathers.

Eminem‘s new album is said to release on November 17th, 2017. Fuck Trump.

]]>https://rapdose.com/eminem-disses-donald-trump-in-bet-hip-hop-awards-freestyle/feed/0142244Eminem Releasing New Album November 17thhttps://rapdose.com/eminem-new-album-2017-release-date/
https://rapdose.com/eminem-new-album-2017-release-date/#respondMon, 09 Oct 2017 17:23:56 +0000https://rapdose.com/?p=142191According to Hits Daily Double, Eminem‘s long awaited new album is releasing on November 17th, 2017. The project is Eminem‘s ninth major studio album....

According to Hits Daily Double, Eminem‘s long awaited new album is releasing on November 17th, 2017. The project is Eminem‘s ninth major studio album. He’s been in the studio with 2 Chainz, longtime collaborator Dr. Dre, and during the recording process he even grew out a beard.

Eminem‘s new album (title yet to be revealed) is the third in three major releases from UMG in the fourth quarter. The masses will get new albums from Sam Smith on November 3rd, Taylor Swift on November 10th, leading to an album from Eminem on November 17th.

Eminem hasn’t released an album since 2013’s The Marshall Mathers LP 2, which went on to go platinum 4 times and break all sorts of digital records.

You can expect to hear from Eminem sooner than November 17th, as he appears on Pink‘s new single “Revenge.” The song is due out soon, a video was already shot, and Pink’s album Beautiful Traumadrops October 13th.

]]>https://rapdose.com/eminem-new-album-2017-release-date/feed/0142191Cardi B Takes #1 Spot On The Billboard Hot 100 With “Bodak Yellow”https://rapdose.com/cardi-b-takes-1-spot-on-the-billboard-hot-100-with-bodak-yellow/
https://rapdose.com/cardi-b-takes-1-spot-on-the-billboard-hot-100-with-bodak-yellow/#respondMon, 25 Sep 2017 16:35:38 +0000https://rapdose.com/?p=141892Cardi B is the first female rap artist to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 19 years without a feature. This week,...

Cardi B is the first female rap artist to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 19 years without a feature. This week, Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” moved up one position to take the number one spot, while Post Malone’s “Rockstar” featuring 21 Savage debuted at number two. The last female rapper to see this success without a feature was Lauryn Hill in 1998 with “Doowop (That Thing).”

This is the fifth time a female rapper has ever claimed the number one spot. Before Cardi B was Lauryn Hill, Lil Kim, Shawnna, and Iggy Azalea. Cardi B is also the first solo female to top the Hot 100 with a debut single since Meghan Trainor with “All About That Bass” in 2014.

]]>https://rapdose.com/cardi-b-takes-1-spot-on-the-billboard-hot-100-with-bodak-yellow/feed/0141892Juicy J “Highly Intoxicated” Mixtape Cover & Tracklist Revealedhttps://rapdose.com/juicy-j-highly-intoxicated-mixtape-cover-tracklist-revealed/
https://rapdose.com/juicy-j-highly-intoxicated-mixtape-cover-tracklist-revealed/#respondMon, 18 Sep 2017 03:40:17 +0000https://rapdose.com/?p=141779Juicy J is set to release of his Highly Intoxicated mixtape on September 18th and today we have a look at the project’s artwork...

Juicy J is set to release of his Highly Intoxicated mixtape on September 18th and today we have a look at the project’s artwork and tracklist. The 18-track offering contains features from Rick Ross, ASAP Rocky, Cardi B, Wiz Khalifa, XXXTentacion, Project Pat, Slim Jxmmi and more.

]]>https://rapdose.com/juicy-j-highly-intoxicated-mixtape-cover-tracklist-revealed/feed/0141779Cher Collaborates With Future For New GAP Campaignhttps://rapdose.com/cher-collaborates-with-future-for-new-gap-campaign/
https://rapdose.com/cher-collaborates-with-future-for-new-gap-campaign/#respondWed, 13 Sep 2017 20:34:25 +0000https://rapdose.com/?p=141762Gap’s new advertising campaign is bringing together unlikely collaborators. Cher and Future join forces for the first in a series of new ads. Both...

Gap’s new advertising campaign is bringing together unlikely collaborators. Cher and Future join forces for the first in a series of new ads. Both musical powerhouses sing a duet in the ad campaign promoting the popular clothing giant. The two musicians from different worlds sing a new rendition of Family Stone’s “Everyday People” in the Director X-filmed clip. Peep the new ad spot below.

“There was a great dynamic when working with Cher and we felt like we were doing something so much bigger than the two of us,” said Future. “Gap is not only bringing two cultures together but bringing everyone together through the music and style. It’s really about everyday people.”

]]>https://rapdose.com/cher-collaborates-with-future-for-new-gap-campaign/feed/01417622 Chainz Brings Out Drake In Torontohttps://rapdose.com/2-chainz-brings-out-drake-in-toronto/
https://rapdose.com/2-chainz-brings-out-drake-in-toronto/#respondTue, 05 Sep 2017 19:31:33 +0000https://rapdose.com/?p=1416602 Chainz is currently on tour supporting his Pretty Girls Like Trap Music album. The rapper currently has an injured leg, but that’s not...

2 Chainz is currently on tour supporting his Pretty Girls Like Trap Music album. The rapper currently has an injured leg, but that’s not stopping him from making his Pretty Girls Like Trap Music Tour the place to be. Last night (Monday, September 4th) in Toronto, Ontario, 2 Chainz brought out Drake for a performance of “No Lie” and his verse from Gucci Mane‘s “Both.” It was a special moment, as Drake rapped along with 2 Chainz as he sat in his custom pink wheelchair.

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s production battle is planned and should be happening sometime soon. Both mega producers have been teasing what’s to come, giving fans a taste of new, never before heard songs they produced.

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Swizz Beatz took to his Instagram account to tease a new Lil Wayne song from the producer’s forthcoming album. The record samples Lil Wayne saying “pistol on my side, you don’t wanna hear that thing talk.” The iconic line comes from Lil Wayne’s “Forever” verse.

]]>https://rapdose.com/swizz-beatz-timbaland-preview-new-music-with-lil-wayne-jay-z-meek-mill/feed/0141555Meek Mill Arrested For Reckless Endangermenthttps://rapdose.com/meek-mill-arrested-for-reckless-endangerment/
https://rapdose.com/meek-mill-arrested-for-reckless-endangerment/#respondFri, 18 Aug 2017 20:18:38 +0000https://rapdose.com/?p=141315Hours after taping The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Meek Mill was arrested in New York City for reckless endangerment. The rapper was targeted...

Hours after taping The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Meek Mill was arrested in New York City for reckless endangerment. The rapper was targeted by police after posting a video of himself riding a dirt bike through Manhattan on Instagram.

The stunt took place the Wednesday night prior and NYPD identified Meek Mill by using the video. Meek Mill’s lawyer labeled the arrest “obvious targeting” in a statement to USA Today and that’s just what it seems to be.

“It really stinks of obvious targeting an individual who is a celebrity and maybe who law enforcement don’t like, and it’s not what the system is supposed to be about,” he said. “If his name was John Smith, he wouldn’t have even been arrested,” the lawyer said. “You could go to 110th St. and Dyckman right now and you’ll see 10 kids popping wheelies on their bikes. Nobody gets arrested.”

Footage of Meek Mill‘s arrest has also surfaced. In the video Meek Mill says he just wants to be treated fairly and says he knows his rights.

Today, Kid Cudi announced the return of his Passion, Ppain & Demon Slayin’ Tour. The rapper revealed 27 different shows and it all begins September 30th in Philadelphia, PA. Tickets will go on sale August 17th. You can peep the tour flyer and a promotional video below.

]]>https://rapdose.com/kid-cudi-announces-new-passion-pain-demon-slayin-tour-dates/feed/0141211ASAP Ferg “Still Striving” To Feature Cam’ron, Meek Mill, Migos, & Morehttps://rapdose.com/asap-ferg-still-striving-to-feature-camron-meek-mill-migos-more/
https://rapdose.com/asap-ferg-still-striving-to-feature-camron-meek-mill-migos-more/#respondTue, 15 Aug 2017 16:23:07 +0000https://rapdose.com/?p=141202ASAP Ferg has revealed the official track listings for Still Striving. The album releases this Friday, August 18th. Included on Still Striving are the...

ASAP Ferg has revealed the official track listings for Still Striving. The album releases this Friday, August 18th. Included on Still Striving are the singles “East Coast (Remix)” featuring Busta Rhymes, ASAP Rocky, Dave East, French Montana, Rick Ross, and Snoop Dogg, plus “Nasty (Who Dat)” featuring Migos. Also included on the star studded track list is Cam’ron, Meek Mill, Nav, Famous Dex, MadeInTyo, Playboi Carti, Lil Yachty, and more. \

Peep the full Still Striving track list below and return Friday for the album stream.

Kanye West and Kid Cudi visited world-renowned artist Takashi Murakami in Japan. He shared a photo with the two “Welcome To Heartbreak” artists on Instagram. They’re all visually pleased about something and have a smile on their faces. Could this have just just been a friendly visit to Japan? Or is Takashi Murakami providing art for something the two have been working on?

Musically, Kanye West and Kid Cudi are a dynamic duo and just seeing them together lets me know the creative juices are flowing.

Other recent images posted to Takashi Murakami’s Instagram account include studio equipment. Did Kanye West and Kid Cudi record new music at Takashi’s studio? The photos were posted just hours before the photo with Kanye and Cudi. A coincidence? I believe not.

Kanye West, Kid Cudi, and Takashi Murakami gotta be up to something. If this is all connected, it makes me a happy camper. I can only imagine what the meeting inspired.

UPDATE:Coodie Rock uploaded another photo with Ye, Cudi, and Takashi teasing a December 31st date with the hashtags #EverybodyWins and #GodIsGreat.

UPDATE:Page Six confirmed that Kanye West and Kid Cudi are ineed working on a new collaborative project and recording new material in Japan. As expected, the two did record while in the presence of Takashi Murakami. A source revealed to Page Six, “they’re going to drop some crazy collaboration out of the blue. They’re recording it right now.”

]]>https://rapdose.com/kanye-west-kid-cudi-visit-takashi-murakami/feed/0141136Desiigner Reveals Life Of Desiigner Album Cover Artworkhttps://rapdose.com/desiigner-reveals-life-of-desiigner-album-cover-artwork/
https://rapdose.com/desiigner-reveals-life-of-desiigner-album-cover-artwork/#respondThu, 10 Aug 2017 20:22:20 +0000https://rapdose.com/?p=141099The debut album from G.O.O.D. Music and Def Jam artist Desiigner is on the way. No official release date has been set for Life...

]]>Peep The Cover Artwork For Desiigner’s Debut Album, Life Of Desiigner

The debut album from G.O.O.D. Music and Def Jam artist Desiigner is on the way. No official release date has been set for Life Of Desiigner, but today we get our first look at the album cover artwork. Take a look at the cover art for L.O.D. above. It showcases vintage images from important moments of Desiigner’s life with family and friends.

Some believe the project could see a surprise release but we’ll have to wait and see if that happens. Until then, stay tuned for more from Desiigner and make sure to peep the album’s lead single: “Liife” featuring Gucci Mane. His next single “ARMS” is set to debut soon as well.

During an in-depth interview, Rolling Stone’s Brian Hiatt asked Kendrick Lamar if it’s okay for rappers to have ghostwriters, he responded saying: “It depends on what arena you’re putting yourself in. I called myself the best rapper. I cannot call myself the best rapper if I have a ghostwriter. If you’re saying you’re a different type of artist and you don’t really care about the art form of being the best rapper, then so be it. Make great music. But the title, it won’t be there.”

While many will take that as a jab at Drake for all of the ghostwriting accusations as of late, Kendrick Lamar also had positive things to say about the Canadian rapper. Rolling Stone asked Kendrick Lamar what his favorite Drake song is and he responded: “I got a lot of favorite Drake songs. Can’t name one off the back,” continuing “he has plenty.” He also stated that he likes to hear Drake both sing and rap.

But Kendrick Lamar also said this while discussing number ones….

You have a Number One record, which means, on some level, you’re a pop artist.
It gets tricky because you can have that one big record, but you can still have that integrity at the same time. Not many can do it … wink-wink [laughs]. Still have them raps going crazy on that album and have a Number One record, wink-wink. Call it whatever you want to call it. As long as the artist remains true to the craft of hip-hop and the culture of it, it is what it is.

Wink-wink…I think he dissed Drake.

Kendrick Lamar also touched on Donald Trump:

Other than a few lyrics, you’ve been quiet about Donald Trump. Why?

I mean, it’s like beating a dead horse. We already know what it is. Are we gonna keep talking about it or are we gonna take action? You just get to a point where you’re tired of talking about it. It weighs you down and it drains your energy when you’re speaking about something or someone that’s completely ridiculous. So, on and off the album, I took it upon myself to take action in my own community. On the record, I made an action to not speak about what’s going on in the world or the places they put us in. Speak on self; reflection of self first. That’s where the initial change will start from.

The Compton, California rapper also opened up about sounding like Jay-Z on his early mixtapes, finding his style, and changing his name from K-Dot to Kendrick Lamar:

On your earliest mixtape, from when you were 16, there are points where you sound just like Jay-Z.

Oh, yeah. That was my guy. Still is. I’m still a fan. That was just a page I took out of his book, to be able to carry a lyric through conversation and make it feel like I’m sitting right here talking to you.

When did you truly find your own style?

I think it was the day I said I was gonna go by my real name, Kendrick Lamar.

Instead of K-Dot?

Yeah. And really just tell my story. Once I did that, it was easier for me to find my own voice, because nobody can tell my story the way I tell it.

]]>https://rapdose.com/kendrick-lamar-says-rappers-that-have-ghostwriters-cant-be-the-best/feed/0141033Big Sean Previews “We Go Legend” Single With Travis Scotthttps://rapdose.com/big-sean-previews-we-go-legend-single-with-travis-scott/
https://rapdose.com/big-sean-previews-we-go-legend-single-with-travis-scott/#respondMon, 07 Aug 2017 21:40:39 +0000https://rapdose.com/?p=141022Big Sean performed at Lollapalooza over the weekend in Chicago’s Grant Park. During his flashy set, he previewed a new single titled “We Go...

Big Sean performed at Lollapalooza over the weekend in Chicago’s Grant Park. During his flashy set, he previewed a new single titled “We Go Legend.” The song features Travis Scott and should be released soon. It sounds like a banger and thanks to fans in attendance, you can preview it in the clips below.

Travis Scott and Big Sean last appeared together on “On Everything” from DJ Khaled’s Gratefulalbum. In February, Big Sean released I Decided. He’s said to already be working on a new album and material for a Twenty88 sequel with Jhene Aiko. It’s unknown if this song could be part of one of these projects or even the long delayed G.O.O.D. Music compilation, Cruel Winter.

]]>https://rapdose.com/big-sean-previews-we-go-legend-single-with-travis-scott/feed/0141022Chance The Rapper & Vic Mensa Perform Together At Lollapaloozahttps://rapdose.com/chance-the-rapper-vic-mensa-perform-together-at-lollapalooza/
https://rapdose.com/chance-the-rapper-vic-mensa-perform-together-at-lollapalooza/#respondSun, 06 Aug 2017 03:38:10 +0000https://rapdose.com/?p=140989Tonight during Chance The Rapper’s Lollapalooza set he brought out his friend and Save Money associate Vic Mensa. The two performed together for the...

Many believed that Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa were beefing but it looks like any issues they had have been laid to rest. The beef talk started when Vic Mensa posted a photo on Instagram with Beyonce and Jay-Z, where Chance was poorly edited out of the photo.

Now that they’re on good terms, hopefully this leads to both artists connecting again in the studio.